Spottswood to Succeed Buckley as Chief Surgeon
Dr. Edward W. Spottswood will become chief surgeon of the Northern Pacific hospital in Missoula on Aug. 1, succeeding Dr. J. J. Buckley who retires after 15 years of service. Spottswood has served as assistant surgeon for eight years and is a Minnesota graduate with prior St. Paul hospital work. Buckley will continue private practice in Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Buckley
Spottswood
Medical Department
University of Minnesota
St. Paul
Unclaimed Letters at Missoula Post Office July 21 1908
Public notice lists unclaimed letters at Missoula Montana post office dated July 21 1908 and provides delivery guidance for addressed and transient letters. The notice names numerous individuals whose letters remain undistributed and explains how to obtain advertised letters by calling with the list date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
S'Reet
F. A. Anderson
R. C. Berkey
L. Bowen
Frank Blankenship
Frank Barviles
B. A. Bishop
Custer Bremer
C. F. Bannon
A. E. Barnes
Walter Criner
John D. Crawford
M. C. Cower
July Copland
Frank Carter
Dr. B. Campeau
Ralph Donaldson
Philip Davis
J. E. Dusen
James Douglas
James Dryden
George Darby
Fred Deschamp
Earl
Dawes Henry «. Foster
Thomas Good
John Gibson
Fred McCoy Johnson
William H. Hunter
Willett Hall
J. G. Hammond
N. B. Lewis
L. Lewis
John Lang
J. M. Smith
James F. Smothers
Elmer E. Sellers
Joseph Taylor
Fred Tribadeau
Robert Wade
William G
Social at Baptist Church Friday Evening Features Music
George H. Keep P. M. announces a Baptist church social Friday evening with music and refreshments. Attendees include many listed ladies such as Hilma Maria Asaila, Mrs G W Bushnell, Mrs Nellie Brumenger, Miss Rosie Cope, Miss Eva Spriggs, and others. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassie Jones
Kate Harvey
Jess Husted
Lillian King
Lillian
Charley Morrell
J. D. Robertson
Reece Smith
Mary Sherrill
Eva Spriggs
George H. Keep
P. M
Baptist Church
Water spout dispute letter to Missoula county commissioners
A 1908 Missoula letter from Thomas H. Smith protests county actions near Smead Montana. He claims water troughs and a public road he helped survey were altered by the commissioners and warns them to leave his property and access alone. He urges travelers to use the route as originally laid out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Smead
Mont
Idaho Line
Vermilion
Giants to Meet Bozeman Team in Weekend Games
Missoula hosts two ball games next Sunday and Monday featuring the Giants and Bozeman. Bozeman's top amateur squad from Eastern Montana meets Western Montana champions on the diamond. Bert Storey, a former Giants catcher, will join the visitors, with George Andrews set to pitch for Missoula and a strong twirler for the other game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Giants
Bozeman
Montana
Eastern Montana
Western Montana
Bert Storey
George Andrews
Congressman Dixon Home From Yellowstone Visit
Congressman J. M. Dixon and family arrived home from a Yellowstone park trip. He will leave later this week for a two week Alaska swing visiting Juneau and Sitka to view White Horse rapids. Afterward the Dixon party heads to Washington and the East for several months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
J. M Dixon
Yellowstone Park
Dixon
Alaska
Juneau
Sitka
White Horse Rapids
Washington
East
Missoula Stop at Brunswick Hotel
Visitors in Missoula are advised to drop by the Brunswick hotel in C district. The note points to the location as a potential stop for travelers and locals alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Brunswick Hotel
Heckler
Mayor Smith Scores Smoke for Gem Theater Fight
Missoula report notes no prosecution over Gem theater women on the floor and hints of legal adviser conflicts tied to Greenough park fence dispute. The mayor’s unconfirmed appointee policeman continues on the beat, while ownership of water works fades from campaign chatter as park and administration disputes dominate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Smith
Gem
Greenough Park
Duncan
Mr. Simons
Banana Best Farmers Plan Local Telephone System
Missoula July 23 farmers in Bitter Root valley plan a new telephone exchange to connect with Rocky Mountain and link banana belt branches to the outside world. The Standard notes months of consideration and potential rate arrangements previously falling through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Rocky Mountain
Inquest Delayed Over Northern Pacific Brakeman
Coroner Lucy is absent from Missoula causing a postponement of the inquest into the death of Harry Harrington a Northern Pacific brakeman killed near De Smet Last night. The body lies at Lucy's undertaking rooms and the funeral is set for Sunday Harringtons wife is prostrated with grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Lucy
Harry Harrington
Northern Pacific
de Smet
Judge Waomiy absent. Lewis case adjourned in Missoula
In Missoula on July 2, with Judge Waomiy in Butte on the Bhores case, the police court adjourned the hearing of G. T. Lewis charged with destroying city property to some day late this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Waomiy
Butte
Bhores
G. T. Lewis
Local Missoula Notices on Financial Troubles and Dismissals
John Part’s recent financial difficulties resolved. Joyce and Mulrooney dismiss actions in district court on attachments filed by Marion Bros, Michael Flynn, and FE CC. Mulhroney orders one hundred calling cards and plate for $1.50 from Standard Office, Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
John Part
Joyce
Mulrroney
District Court
Marion Bros
Michiel Plynn
FE. CC
Mulhroney
Marriage License Granted In Missoula For Ray Rogers Mary Nelling
Missoula July 23 a license was granted to Ray Rogers of Garrison and Mary Isabell Nelling of Frenchtown. The couple wed in Judge Hayes office in a simple ceremony. Home grown berries advertised at P M Reillys. Missoula July 25 a party prepared for a trip to the Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Ray
Rogers
Garrison
Mary Isabell Nelling
Frenchtown
Mrs Worden and party depart for Yellowstone trip
Mrs F J Worden Ruth Worden Edith and Fred Tietjen and Gilbert Reinhardt left tonight for a trip through Yellowstone park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Worden
Ruth Worden
Edith
Fred Tietjen
Gilbert Reinhardt
Yellowstone Park
Missoula Notes Show Local Visitors And Verbal Updates
Mis soula notes list George W Ward of Hamilton and Ad Jasline of Deer Lodge visiting. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid picnicked on Grant creek. A W Woodworth returned from Rock creek with over 150 pounds of trout. Frank Lombard of Italy seeks U S naturalization. Robert W Martin filed for administration on William H Martin estate. Hearing set for August. Ira W Terry top Montana life insurer in June to July contest. Missoula Mercantile executives Barnes Putney Cyr to New York for purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Ward
Hamilton
Missoula
Ad Jasline
Deer Lodge
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Grant Creek
A. W. Woodworth
Rock Creek
Frank Lombard
Italy
Sam
Robert W. Martin
William H. Martin
New York Life Insurance Company
Montana
Weights and Entries for Today’s Horse Races
Weights and entries listed for six races on today’s card. First race three quarters mile includes Pirouette Southerner Tithonte Divination and others. Weather clear track fast with all entries noted for handicaps and maidens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirouette
Tithonte
Divination
Gold One
Diplomat
October Flower
Donnelly
Loz
Northern Star
Gay Boy
Operator
Bonner
Syrlin
Ingold
G. Whittier
Duelist
Demurrer
Pompano
Ishlana
Hunter Raine
Sambo
W. R. Condon
Lanceman
Bar le Due
Colonsay
Flara
Cogswell
Gibson Light
Lord Advocate
Reformer
Ethics
Anak
Merry Maker
Daisy Green
Petra II
Homestead
Leipsie
Justice
Squid
Early Eve
Cincinnatus
Courtney
Ella Snyder
King Carter
Aminte
H. C. Barrett
Williamstead
Wrefield
Pussbook
Bencetta
Erbe
Lord Sterling
Wartray
Royal Pirate
Hyland
Thoughtless
Earl of Norfolk
Albany Girl
Royalton
White Crest
Freight Train Ditch Ed West End in Wreck Near Noxon
A derailment east of Noxon at 7 PM derailed 24 cars of an eastbound extra freight damaging track and rail. Three rail tramps were badly hurt while crew remained uninjured. 20 hours delay expected as wreckers move in from Missoula and Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Noxon
F. W. Zeardell
Sage and Wardell
W.S. Miles
H. M. McDonald
C. F. Foster
Spokane
Thomas Cooper
K E. J. Pearson
Wallace
Spo
Horse Racing Card with Multiple Races and Weights
The document lists several upcoming races including three quarter mile selling and handicap events at Florence with named horses and weights such as Golden Rule and Emathion, plus one mile and a sixteenth Grand Opera and one mile events featuring runners like Cornwall and Pompey. It records weights and participant names for six races, indicating a detailed entry field for wagering and standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence H
White
Flossica
Courage
Edith Mack
Hedora
Miss Clancy
Corsica
Merry Flight
Penance
Animula
Catherine Chinn
Golden Rule
Toad
Hargis
Brulare
Father Weather
Nellie Waddell
Emathion
Marchmont
St. Tammany
Grand Opera
Iit
Little Scout
Bessie McCarthy
Selling-Galbu
Swiftwing
Kentucky Cardinal
Airlight
Captain Arnold
Our Bessie
Fading Light
MD Reina
Cornwall
Booch Plaid
Pompey
Bard Burns
Pronuta
Frivol
Alfred
Myth
Flaunt
B. Campbell
Blumenthal
Auditor
Alista
Gus Heidorm
Martius
Blue Darter
Gus Quarles
Scipio
Pat Hammen
Peter J. Somers
Commodore
Godex
Miss Crawford
Mae Welles
Polk Miller
McDonough and Curran Fight Ends Quick Victory
Miles City reporter describes Jack McDonough's easy second round win over Jack Curran of Great Falls. Curran gains a brief moment of offense before McDonough drives him into the water, leaving Curran dazed for about 15 minutes. The match carried $150 a side with gate receipts to the winner. Jerry McCarthy of Walkerville challenged the victor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Jack McDonough
Jack Curran
Great Falls
Mcbonough
Curran
McDonoug
Will
McDonough
Jerry McCaurthy
Walkerville
William Morris Case Seeks Depositions For Laurel Stabbing
In an ongoing state case against William Morris charged with stabbing Claude Leonard near Laurel weeks ago, depositions will be taken after an accord between state and defense attorneys. Three prosecution witnesses plan to leave the state, prompting postponements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morris
Claude Leonard
Laurel
Heirs to Property Discovered by Montana Doctors
Fort Benton July 2. Dr. C. D. Crutcher of this place and Dr. Ernest Crutcher of Great Falls have learned from the East that they are heirs to a valuable property willed to them by their Biscer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Fort Benton
C. D. Crutcher
Ernest Crutcher
Great Falls
Christopher C. Hightower Dies After Brights Disease Battle
Christopher C. Hightower, a Webster county Missouri native who lived in Stevensville since 1886, died at his brother A. M. Hightower’s home near Stevensville after years with Brights disease. He leaves two brothers, A. M. and J. J. Hightower, and no children. Funeral services were held at 12:30 PM at the family home, with Rev. J. B. Parnell officiating. Interment followed at Three Mile cemetery as a large crowd gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Stevensville
Christopher C. Hightower
Bright
A. M. Hightower
Stevens Ville
J. B. Parnell
Methodist Episcopal Shurch
Three Mile
Christopher Hightower
Webster County
Missouri
J. J. Hightower
Waste Paper Keepers at Treasury Examiners in Action
Washington Letter reports two women titled official examiners of the Waste Basket in the Treasury. From 9 to 4 daily they inspect baskets for valuable drafts vouchers and bonds, preventing losses and delays. The process uses numbered baskets two per worker and strict daily rotation to ensure safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Treasury
Uncle Sam
Shaw
Treasury Department
United States
Sells Skull to Doctor in Curious Yearly Pact
New York tale reveals skull selling as a sideline with James Mandy agreeing to $5 monthly from Dr. M A Ziter of St. Marks Place for his skull after death. The collector values the unusual specimens and already owns dozens including seven men and four women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Chronicle
James Mandy
Yorkville Police Court
M. A. Ziter
St. Mark's Place
Tronstone
Ziter Wis
Mandy
Ziter
Manny
Science
Yorkville
Dr. Ziter
Bellevue Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
News OF
Western
West Main Street
Spottswood IN
DR. Buckley
Thomas H. Smith
Cogressman Dixon Hack
Tvl
M Ssoula
Ree
Lou A
Smith Just Like
Mullins
Banana
Lewis
R. Gwinn
K Rosgers—Nelling
P.M. Reilly's
Missoula Notes
A. Barnes
H. Putney
Brighton Head
West End
Kane
Trout Creek
McDonald
Foster
Mills
Arakeman Cc
Smithson
Parsons Hospital
Hawthorne
M’donough
Ball
Isst
Oliver
Buffalo Pitts
Hoosier
Planet
Deering
Winona
Rushford
Copper Mining Co
Mercantile Department
Hamilton, Montana
First National Bank
J. M. Keith
Missoula, Mont
Go. A. Wolf
John
H. T. Ryman
First National Bank of
A. B. Hammond, A. G. England
3. M. Keitil
Coahies
A. Eddy
T. L. Greenough
BP. Hammond
O. G. England
A. G. England
C. H. McLeod
John M. Keith
Don
Cam Syutto
Gulden
Hammond
Monet
Board of Trustees of
School District No
Missoula County
Board of Trustees
Joan J. Sloane
A. L. Stone
Charles BP. Hollingsworth
Rm R. Breck
A. L. Duncan
Lydia E
Pinkham’s Vegetable
Big Blackfoot Milling Co
Big Jackfoot Milling Co
Bonner, Mont
Toole
Missoula Mont
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!